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sudhir_3193
sudhir_3193 Original post #1
Oct 10, 2020 at 3:24 PM
My pc configuration is :
Model number and details: gigabyte h61m motherboard, intel core i3 3210 processor, asus gtx 650ti boost graphics card, tagan bz 800 watt smps,cooler master cm 690 cabinet, 2x4 gb ddr3 ram, 2x1 Tb Seagate hdd 7200rpm.

I have ordered 2nd hand core i5 3570 from flipkart. Link is given below:-
*www.flipkart.com/intel-core-i5-357...SRFU8N3ZUCGHCHX&lid=LSTPSRFU8N3ZUCGHCHXEPETZV

Now for gpu what would be the best possible gpu to upgrade,for 2k to 4k resolution mid to high settings gameplay?
One of my friend is selling 1080ti for 20k, shall I go for it or some mid range card 1650 super or 1660 super. How the core i5 3570 will perform with above GPU's. which gpu won't give stuttering problems? I can manage 20 fps lesser but stuttering free experience is what I'm looking for.
SaiyanGoku
Oct 10, 2020 at 3:28 PM
Now for gpu what would be the best possible gpu to upgrade,for 2k to 4k resolution mid to high settings gameplay?
For that, everything will get bottlenecked, your CPU won't be good enough. :(
quicky008
Oct 10, 2020 at 11:40 PM
1650 super will be better suited for your rig,anything more will not be properly utilized.
SaiyanGoku
Oct 10, 2020 at 11:46 PM
1650 super will be better suited for your rig,anything more will not be properly utilized.
He wants to play at 2k to 4k mid to high settings. :(
I can manage 20 fps lesser but stuttering free experience is what I'm looking for.
Why waste GPU power like that? Play at 1080p and target at least 60 fps.
sudhir_3193
Oct 11, 2020 at 9:43 AM
For constant 60 fps I think powerful cpu is required even at 1080p.
I was looking for 2k and 4k resolution because it may increase gpu load and decrease cpu bottleneck.
Also I will set 2k/4k resolution via nvidia control panel in my sony w80c 43 inch tv.
quicky008
Oct 11, 2020 at 11:23 AM
I don't think it works like that.

To play in 2k or 4k,you'll need a powerful gpu like rtx 2070/2080-for the price of this gpu, you can get a whole new system.
sudhir_3193
Oct 11, 2020 at 12:18 PM
1080ti can't handle 2k/4k?
quicky008
Oct 11, 2020 at 12:26 PM
It can but buying a 20k gpu without warranty is risky
sudhir_3193
Oct 12, 2020 at 6:40 PM
Ok, I have dropped the plan of upgrading my current 3rd gen intel setup. Rather I'll go for ryzen in future. :smile:
quicky008
quicky008 #12
Oct 15, 2020 at 3:44 AM
You can upgrade only the cpu though if you can find a 3rd gen i5/i7 for cheap, that will allow you to run most games comfortably at 1080p-pair it with an used 1060 6gb or 1650 super and you are all set!